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Trane Product Releases Aim to Help Customers Meet Decarbonization, Efficiency Goals

Trane introduces Thermal Battery™ Storage-Source Heat Pump System, Trane/Mitsubishi Electric HVRF, Versatile Axiom™ Water Source Heat Pumps, Next-Generation Precedent® Rooftop Units, and two enhanced air handlers. 




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Project Files: Episode 70 — Rooftop Replacement at Texas Motor Speedway

The speedway’s original HVAC equipment, installed nearly 30 years ago, was outdated, and with one HVAC unit per suite, the cost to run and maintain the equipment was significant.




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Washington, D.C., Now Offering Home Energy Rebates

The District is launching both the Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) programs to lower energy bills by lowering costs for energy-efficiency home improvements.




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Foundation Helps Crash Victim With New HVAC System

John Milligan, who had been an equipment operator and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, was left paralyzed from the waist down by a car accident in 2022.




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New CEO Continues Tradition of Family Leadership at Nibco

Ashley Martin joined Nibco in 2012 and most recently served as president and COO since 2023. Before that, she held the position of executive vice president.




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RectorSeal Acquires PF WaterWorks

RectorSeal will add the PF WaterWorks product line to its plumbing wholesale channel, building on its brand-preferred retail presence, the press release said.




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New Mexico Opens Home Energy Rebates Program

New Mexico is jump-starting its rebates program by offering low-income owners of single-family homes up to $1,600 off of home insulation purchased at participating retailers. Later, the state will offer rebates for heat pumps and other high-efficiency appliances.




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AAON Receives $174.5 Million in Orders from Data Center

Under these orders, AAON will provide a custom-designed thermal management system supporting a liquid cooling deployment for the customer's data centers.




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New Leadership at Worthington Building Products

Warren Patterson was named global vice president of enterprise development, and Tiago Oliveira was named global vice president of product development, for the Building Products division at Worthington Enterprises Inc. In addition, the division organized a Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) leadership team.




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Counterperson of the Year Works at NOLA Distributor

Philip Laiche exemplifies the same values that make Malco great: dedication to excellent customer service and going above and beyond to ensure contractors have the Malco tools they need to get the jobs done, a press release from Malco Tools Inc. said.




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Bacharach Pitches Refrigeration Leak Safety

Bacharach has been in acquisition mode lately, and the company was showing off the new products and relationships that resulted from that at this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta.




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RectorSeal Products Fight Refrigeration Leaks and Corrosion — Inside and Out

At the AHR Expo, RectorSeal LLC highlighted several new products designed to combat leaks and corrosion, both on the inside of the unit and from salty sea breezes on the coast.




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LeakSmart®: Water Flow Monitoring

This product provides water flow analytics and monitors and controls the home’s water activity — from in-wall to appliance leaks.




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Spectronics Announces Latest Generation of Leak Detection Dye

Spectronics Corporation is a 60-year-old company with a new generation of Made in the USA refrigerant leak detection dye — AR-GLO 5.




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Preventing Leaks In Refrigeration Systems

While servicing equipment, technicians should be on the lookout for sources of potential future leaks, as well as follow good service practices to prevent creating leaks.




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HVAC Q&A Episode 3: What Contractors Need To Know About RDS Field Installs

Since A2L refrigerants are designated as mildly flammable, safety features like refrigerant detection systems (RDSs) are being incorporated into new residential/light commercial ducted split systems that contain more than 4 pounds of A2L refrigerant. Here’s what HVAC technicians need to know about installing those RDS in the field.




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The Changing World of Supermarket Refrigeration

Refrigerant regulations are another reason why change is coming, as HCFCs will be phased out by 2020, and given their high global warming potential (GWP), HFCs will likely be phased down in the near future as well. At some point, supermarkets will need to start considering low GWP alternatives such as HFO blends, as well as so-called “future-proof” refrigerants such as ammonia, CO2, or propane.




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New Refrigeration Equipment Designed to Keep Its Cool

Manufacturers are rolling out a wide array of new equipment that utilizes all types of refrigerants, providing end users with a number of new options to consider.




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Nor-Lake: Refrigeration Equipment

These products have refrigerator and freezer model selections including both swing and slide door refrigerators and swing door freezers.




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Commercial Refrigeration Requires Strict Leak Prevention Programs

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical food retail store leaks an estimated 25 percent of refrigerant, or approximately 1,000 pounds, annually.




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EIA Identifies Retailers With HFC-Free Refrigeration Systems

The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) unveiled a new initiative identifying U.S. retailers committed to taking leadership action to reduce HFCs.




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Some Modifications Can Make HVAC Systems More Serviceable

When installing or repairing a refrigeration system, technicians should look for opportunities to slightly modify the system (without changing its design) to make it more serviceable.




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Refrigeration Showcase 2019

The Refrigeration Showcase educates contractors about new refrigeration products, so they can help customers make the right choice.




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A Deep Dive Into Five Refrigeration Architectures

As refrigerant regulations grow more stringent, manufacturers are beginning to offer new refrigeration architectures that utilize low-GWP refrigerants.




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Small-Format Stores Require Different Refrigeration Strategy

While large grocery stores are not going away any time soon, there is a new trend taking hold in the marketplace: the small-format grocery store.




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In Wake of COVID-19, Refrigeration Cleanliness Becomes a Bigger Concern

Grocers are becoming more vigilant in keeping their refrigeration equipment as clean as possible.




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Refrigeration Showcase 2020

The equipment and components in this showcase are designed to appeal to both end users and the people who work on them in the field.




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Refrigeration Showcase 2021

The Showcase is designed to educate contractors about the new commercial and industrial refrigeration products available.




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Target, Amazon Embrace CO2 Refrigeration

Target and Amazon have both recently announced plans to construct new stores that contain CO2 refrigeration systems, which will help the retailers significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy use.




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Refrigeration Showcase 2022

From ice machines to reach-ins to controls to components, the Showcase is designed to educate contractors about the new commercial and industrial refrigeration products available, so they can help their customers make the right choice for their application.




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Lessons Learned From CO<sub>2</sub> Refrigeration Installations

In an informative session at the NASRC’s Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, Publix and Coborn’s shared the pros and cons of incorporating CO2 refrigeration systems into their stores.




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Emerson Offers CO2 Transcritical Booster Supermarket Refrigeration Training

These Emerson half-day CO2 transcritical booster supermarket refrigeration courses will take place March 28, 29, and 30 at the Energy Education Center in Irwindale, California.




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EPA Approves New Refrigerants For Refrigeration

EPA recently expanded its list of acceptable refrigerant substitutes for new refrigeration equipment to include R-471A and R-515B.




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Cool Refrigeration Innovations On Display At AHR Expo

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers displayed their latest commercial refrigeration equipment, which included condensing units, components, controls, and other solutions.




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Grocery Store Features New A2L Refrigeration Technology

A New Hampshire grocer installed the innovative FlexCube refrigeration system, a modular technology using the A2L refrigerant R-454C, in his new store.




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Project Files: Episode 48 — Custom A/C for the Vatican Museums

The Raphael Rooms in the Vatican are universally known as one of the greatest works of art ever created. During a typical summer, temperatures in Rome can soar as high as 104°F. So the decision to install air conditioning in the Raphael Rooms for the first time ever was an easy one.




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Use Red Flags as Prompts to Measure Static Pressure

Implementing company-wide static pressure measurements can be tough. Let’s look at how you can use red flags to improve your static pressure measurement consistency and reduce callbacks.




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Bed Bath & Beyond Accused of Turning Off Air Conditioning to Cut Costs

Preventive maintenance and proper setbacks can save a business money while keeping staff and customers comfortable.




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Heat Pumps Dominate Residential Cooling Scene at AHR

In the realm of residential cooling, two trends popped out at the 2023 AHR Expo: the new federal tax credits and heat pumps.




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New Sales Director at LG’s A/C Technologies Division

Sean Foster will oversee the distribution sales team responsible for expanding LG’s market share in the residential and light commercial HVAC sectors.




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Three Cheers For Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Air conditioning and refrigeration are marvelous inventions and have a transformative impact on comfort and health, underscoring their irreplaceable role in modern living.




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Study Shows What City Uses A/C the Most

A recent survey done by Daikin shows what state leads the globe in a/c usage.




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LG Debuts Chiller, DOAS at AHR Expo

Heat pumps are seen as a main weapon in the battle to stem climate change. LG Electronics specializes in heat pumps, so this was a good opportunity for the company to promote its wares.




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WaterFurnace Expands Commercial Offerings

At this year’s AHR Expo, WaterFurnace’s booth displayed a branding system that conveys the company leadership’s commitment to the commercial market.




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Heat Pumps: Their Role in Decarbonization

Across the country, state and local governments are mandating lower building emissions, pushing building owners to full electrification. Building codes and natural gas bans, however, only target new construction.




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Demand for Evaporative Cooling Comes from Fast-Growing Markets

Evaporative cooling is growing in demand as cooling needs are expanding.




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Solar-powered Evaporative Cooling Tower to Reduce Energy Costs

Renewable energy enthusiasts now have reason to celebrate: EVAPCO offers a solar-powered evaporative cooling tower. The SUN cooling tower is paired with PV panels to dramatically reduce energy consumption.  




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Paths to Energy, Environment Design Water Conservation Credits for Evaporative Cooling Towers

Although evaporative cooling is great at saving energy, it does consume some water, but the benefits on energy savings outweigh the water usage, which in some places is a scarce resource.




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Creative Composites Group Acquires Enduro Composites

Creative Composites Group's acquisition of Enduro will add to CCGs suite of manufacturing capabilities and geographic reach.




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Project Files: Episode 58 — HVAC Treatment Keeps Art Museum Cool

The city of Phoenix sought an energy-efficient HVAC solution that would restore Phoenix Art Museum’s lost efficiency and improve the indoor climate for the museum’s specialized environment while also contributing to the city’s energy conservation goals.